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About

Westbourne sits just west of Bournemouth centre, positioned between the main town and the suburb of Branksome. It functions as a distinct local centre with its own high street, offering a mix of independent shops, cafes, and everyday services. The area retains a residential character with a variety of housing, from Victorian villas to modern apartments, and provides good transport links into Bournemouth and Poole.

The area slopes down towards Alum Chine, one of Bournemouth's tree-lined coastal valleys, which leads directly to the beach. This gives parts of Westbourne a leafy, suburban feel despite its central location. The local community is supported by several churches, a library, and the Westbourne Arcade, a covered shopping precinct that has been a feature for decades.

Area overview

On average Westbourne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westbourne is £44,370 per year. Westbourne is home to around 5,721 people, with a population density of about 6,472.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westbourne Population
5,721
Population density
6,472.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.22(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.72(+50%)
Shoplifting
21.85(+228%)
Vehicle crime
11.36(+290%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.52(+16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,954
69.17%
Other White
919
16.08%
Other
119
2.08%
Other Asian
105
1.84%
Indian
92
1.61%
Total population: 5,716

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,105
40.72%
Level 3 (A level)
800
15.47%
No qualifications
749
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
634
12.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
423
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,170

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,382
42.54%
Owns outright
819
25.21%
Owns with a mortgage
638
19.64%
Other social rented
153
4.71%
Social rents from council
153
4.71%
Total households: 3,249

Property prices in Westbourne

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 in Westbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £805,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westbourne in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£625,000
Flats85£214,000
Semi-Detached2£516,500

10 years median price trend in Westbourne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne.

All postcodes in Westbourne

BH49JN

Branksome Wood Road

BH48DX

Alum Chine Road

BH49AA

Seamoor Road

BH49HL

Snowdon Road

BH26AZ

Suffolk Road South

BH40FW

Seamoor Road

BH40GU

Seamoor Road

BH26BP

Surrey Road

BH40JH

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH48AR

Royal Victoria Mews

BH49BS

Wharfdale Road

BH49EH

Landseer Road

BH49HF

Prince Of Wales Road

BH48EA

Heatherbank Road

BH49AY

Westbourne Arcade

BH49BY

Surrey Road

BH49HA

Prince Of Wales Road

BH48ER

Alumhurst Road

BH49BG

Poole Road

BH26AP

Norwich Avenue West

BH49HD

Surrey Road

BH48AU

Alumhurst Road

BH49DZ

Poole Road

BH49HY

Surrey Gardens

BH26DB

Branksome Wood Road

BH40HF

Seamoor Road

BH40HX

Seamoor Road

BH25QR

Poole Road

BH26AU

Suffolk Road

BH49DB

Poole Road

BH49DW

Poole Road

BH49JB

Nelson Road

BH40HA

Seamoor Road

BH49BA

Poole Road

BH49DR

Poole Road

BH49EL

Netherhall Gardens

BH49JZ

Branksome Wood Road

BH49AW

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH26AL

Norwich Avenue West

BH26BH

Queens Gardens

BH49HP

Surrey Road

BH48BH

Grosvenor Road

BH48BW

Grosvenor Road

BH48DT

Alum Chine Road

BH49BB

Poole Road

BH49BD

Surrey Road

BH40FQ

Seamoor Road

BH48DF

Marlborough Road

BH49DJ

Poole Road

BH49BT

Wharfdale Road

BH49DE

Poole Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.